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AFP KINSHASA (AFP-Jiji) — Democratic Republic of Congo officials on Saturday delayed the announcement of preliminary results from a crucial presidential election, amid growing pressure from world powers and the influential Catholic church to respect voters’ wishes. Preliminary results, scheduled for release Sunday, will now come out this week, the head of the country’s...

South Africa asked the UN Security Council to postpone a meeting on the elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the release of the results was delayed The UN Security Council has postponed a key meeting on the elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, at South Africa's request, after an announcement on the results was delayed, diplomats said. The council was...

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — On the eve of the first expected results of Congo’s long-delayed presidential election, President Donald Trump said military personnel had deployed to Central Africa to protect U.S. assets from possible “violent demonstrations,” while the country’s powerful Catholic church warned of a popular “uprising” if untrue results are announced. Congo faces what...

By Giulia Paravicini KINSHASA (Reuters) - Preliminary results from Democratic Republic of Congo's tumultuous presidential election will be delayed past Sunday's deadline, the head of the election commission told Reuters. The commission, known as CENI, had received only 47 percent of vote tally sheets as of Saturday, said its president, Corneille Nangaa, and it was not yet clear...

President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. military personnel had deployed to Gabon in response to possible violent demonstrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a presidential election there. In a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said the first of about 80 military personnel arrived in Gabon on Wednesday in case they are needed to protect U.S. citizens and...

By Mathilde Boussion | Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo — On the eve of the first expected results of Congo’s long-delayed presidential election, President Donald Trump said military personnel had deployed to Central Africa to protect U.S. assets from possible “violent demonstrations,” while the country’s powerful Catholic church warned of a popular “uprising” if untrue results...

DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

published:21 Dec 2018

DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

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Ongoing tension in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a long-anticipated election is postponed. Parts of Sudan are placed under a state of emergency after protests against the rising cost of living turn deadly. And we report on a new brand of champagne born of an encounter between a French winemaker and a Guinean businessman.
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DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

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DR Congo's journey into chaos - BBC News

published:21 Dec 2018

DR Congo's journey into chaos - BBC News

DR Congo's journey into chaos - BBC News

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The Democratic Republic of Congo should be one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
The BBC\'s Africa Editor Fergal Keane looks at what went wrong.
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DR Congo's journey into chaos - BBC News

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The Democratic Republic of Congo should be one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
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DR Congo's Capital KINSHASA, the most Modern Largest City in the Heart of Africa

published:20 Aug 2018

DR Congo's Capital KINSHASA, the most Modern Largest City in the Heart of Africa

DR Congo's Capital KINSHASA, the most Modern Largest City in the Heart of Africa

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KINSHASA is the Capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa is a Modern, 2nd Most Populous City in Africa. By size it\'s the LARGEST City in Africa.
Kinshasa sprawls seemingly forever from the banks of the Congo River to its distant shanty towns. Shot through with chaos, music and a lust for life that is as infectious as it is overwhelming, Kinshasa is a city you experience rather than visit.
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)is a country located in central Africa.
It is the second largest country on the continent; only Algeria is larger. The capital, Kinshasa, is located on the Congo River about 320 miles (515 km) from its mouth. The largest city in central Africa, it serves as the country’s official administrative, economic, and cultural centre. The country is often referred to by its acronym, the DRC, or called Congo (Kinshasa), with the capital added parenthetically, to distinguish it from the other Congo republic, which is officially called the Republic of the Congo and is often referred to as Congo (Brazzaville).
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Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960. From 1971 to 1997 the country was officially the Republic of Zaire, a change made by then ruler Gen. Mobutu Sese Seko to give the country what he thought was a more authentic African name.
Congo is rich in natural resources. It boasts vast deposits of industrial diamond...

DR Congo's Capital KINSHASA, the most Modern Largest City in the Heart of Africa

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KINSHASA is the Capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa is a Modern, 2nd Most Populous City in Africa. By size it\'s the LARGEST City in Africa.
Kinshasa sprawls seemingly forever from the banks of the Congo River to its distant shanty towns. Shot through with chaos, music and a lust for life that is as infectious as it is overwhelming, Kinshasa is a city you experience rather than visit.
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)is a country located in central Africa.
It is the second largest country on the continent; only Algeria is larger. The capital, Kinshasa, is located on the Congo River about 320 miles (515 km) from its mouth. The largest city in central Africa, it serves as the country’s official administrative, economic, and cultural centre. The country is often referred to by its acronym, the DRC, or called Congo (Kinshasa), with the capital added parenthetically, to distinguish it from the other Congo republic, which is officially called the Republic of the Congo and is often referred to as Congo (Brazzaville).
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Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960. From 1971 to 1997 the country was officially the Republic of Zaire, a change made by then ruler Gen. Mobutu Sese Seko to give the country what he thought was a more authentic African name.
Congo is rich in natural resources. It boasts vast deposits of industrial diamond...

La Lucha: Fighting for a better DR Congo - BBC Africa Eye

published:06 Nov 2018

La Lucha: Fighting for a better DR Congo - BBC Africa Eye

La Lucha: Fighting for a better DR Congo - BBC Africa Eye

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Dozens of people were killed in clashes with government forces across the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.
They were protesting President Joseph Kabila\'s decision to postpone elections for another two years.
Africa Eye follows the leading members of a non-violent citizen group called La Lucha, who campaign for political reform in DRC and for Kabila to step down.
But will their call for free and fair elections ever become a reality?
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La Lucha: Fighting for a better DR Congo - BBC Africa Eye

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Dozens of people were killed in clashes with government forces across the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.
They were protesting President Joseph Kabila\'s decision to postpone elections for another two years.
Africa Eye follows the leading members of a non-violent citizen group called La Lucha, who campaign for political reform in DRC and for Kabila to step down.
But will their call for free and fair elections ever become a reality?
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🇨🇩DR Congo's Catholic Church prays for change with election | Al Jazeera English

published:23 Dec 2018

🇨🇩DR Congo's Catholic Church prays for change with election | Al Jazeera English

🇨🇩DR Congo's Catholic Church prays for change with election | Al Jazeera English

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Millions across the Democratic Republic of the Congo are expecting to vote in the coming days for a new leader to replace President Joseph Kabila.
One of the most powerful players in bringing about this election is Congo’s Catholic Church.
Al Jazeera\'s Malcolm Webb reports from Saint Joseph’s church in the capital Kinshasa.
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🇨🇩DR Congo's Catholic Church prays for change with election | Al Jazeera English

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Millions across the Democratic Republic of the Congo are expecting to vote in the coming days for a new leader to replace President Joseph Kabila.
One of the most powerful players in bringing about this election is Congo’s Catholic Church.
Al Jazeera\'s Malcolm Webb reports from Saint Joseph’s church in the capital Kinshasa.
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DR Congo: Clashes erupt after campaigning suspended in Kinshasa

published:19 Dec 2018

DR Congo: Clashes erupt after campaigning suspended in Kinshasa

DR Congo: Clashes erupt after campaigning suspended in Kinshasa

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In tonight\'s edition: DR Congo, campaigning has been banned in Kinshasa ahead of Sunday\'s Presidential vote this after a day of tensions in the Congolese capital.
Madagascar goes to the polls in the second round voting for a new President, but turnout is down since the first round at less than half of registered voters, this according to election observers.
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DR Congo: Clashes erupt after campaigning suspended in Kinshasa

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In tonight\'s edition: DR Congo, campaigning has been banned in Kinshasa ahead of Sunday\'s Presidential vote this after a day of tensions in the Congolese capital.
Madagascar goes to the polls in the second round voting for a new President, but turnout is down since the first round at less than half of registered voters, this according to election observers.
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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday\'s elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The violence came after a ban by the city\'s governor on all political gatherings.
Al Jazeera\'s Catherine Soi reports from Kinshasa.
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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday\'s elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The violence came after a ban by the city\'s governor on all political gatherings.
Al Jazeera\'s Catherine Soi reports from Kinshasa.
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DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

published:21 Dec 2018

DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

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In tonight\'s edition: DR Congo\'s long-delayed presidential vote just got delayed further still. Voters due to go the polls this Sunday will have to wait one week more. We talk to our correspondent in Kinshasa and other guests. Also, an investigation into the brutal murder of two young Scandinavian women in Morocco earlier this week has led to three arrests, as investigators probe a link to Islamic extremism.
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DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

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In tonight\'s edition: DR Congo\'s long-delayed presidential vote just got delayed further still. Voters due to go the polls this Sunday will have to wait one week more. We talk to our correspondent in Kinshasa and other guests. Also, an investigation into the brutal murder of two young Scandinavian women in Morocco earlier this week has led to three arrests, as investigators probe a link to Islamic extremism.
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🇨🇩 How bad is DR Congo's humanitarian crisis? | Inside Story

published:24 Mar 2018

🇨🇩 How bad is DR Congo's humanitarian crisis? | Inside Story

🇨🇩 How bad is DR Congo's humanitarian crisis? | Inside Story

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How bad is the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story
\'A humanitarian disaster of extraordinary proportions.\'
That\'s how the UN described what\'s happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month.
The country has been at war for much of the past 25 years, including recent political instability after President Joseph Kabila stayed in power beyond his mandated two-terms in office.
Now, as the UN plans to hold a donor conference in Switzerland to help raise nearly two billion dollars, Congolese officials say they will not attend, accusing the agency of exaggerating the problem.
So, how serious is the political and humanitarian crisis in the DRC?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan
Guests:
Claude Mashala - National Executive Secretary of the Ruling Party, PPRD.
Babar Baloch - Spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees or UNHCR.
Vava Tampa - Founder of Save The Congo, a London-based campaign for human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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🇨🇩 How bad is DR Congo's humanitarian crisis? | Inside Story

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How bad is the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story
\'A humanitarian disaster of extraordinary proportions.\'
That\'s how the UN described what\'s happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month.
The country has been at war for much of the past 25 years, including recent political instability after President Joseph Kabila stayed in power beyond his mandated two-terms in office.
Now, as the UN plans to hold a donor conference in Switzerland to help raise nearly two billion dollars, Congolese officials say they will not attend, accusing the agency of exaggerating the problem.
So, how serious is the political and humanitarian crisis in the DRC?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan
Guests:
Claude Mashala - National Executive Secretary of the Ruling Party, PPRD.
Babar Baloch - Spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees or UNHCR.
Vava Tampa - Founder of Save The Congo, a London-based campaign for human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo should be one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
The BBC\'s Africa Editor Fergal Keane looks at what went wrong.
Producers: Charlotte Pamment and Piers Scholfield
Graphics: Ian Paul Joyce
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KINSHASA is the Capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa is a Modern, 2nd Most Populous City in Africa. By size it\'s the LARGEST City in Africa.
Kinshasa sprawls seemingly forever from the banks of the Congo River to its distant shanty towns. Shot through with chaos, music and a lust for l

Dozens of people were killed in clashes with government forces across the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.
They were protesting President Joseph Kabila\'s decision to postpone elections for another two years.
Africa Eye follows the leading members of a non-violent citizen group called La Lucha

Millions across the Democratic Republic of the Congo are expecting to vote in the coming days for a new leader to replace President Joseph Kabila.
One of the most powerful players in bringing about this election is Congo’s Catholic Church.
Al Jazeera\'s Malcolm Webb reports from Saint Joseph’s ch

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In tonight\'s edition: DR Congo, campaigning has been banned in Kinshasa ahead of Sunday\'s Presidential vote this after a day of tensions in the Congolese capital.
Madag

An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday\'s elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The

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In tonight\'s edition: DR Congo\'s long-delayed presidential vote just got delayed further still. Voters due to go the polls this Sunday will have to wait one week more. We

How bad is the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story
\'A humanitarian disaster of extraordinary proportions.\'
That\'s how the UN described what\'s happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month.
The country has been at war for much of the past 25 years,